CPAP machines provide continuous positive airway pressure during sleep to help sleep apnea patients breathe more easily. The pressurized air reaches the patient through a sleep mask that provides air all night long. There are other breathing machines besides the CPAP machine. They tend to be more expensive than CPAP therapy, but some people find […]
Sleep Apnea
Apnea: Skipping Breaths at Night Equals Sleep Apnea
Categories: Sleep Apnea
An apnea is what happens when you stop breathing for a moment during sleep. Apneas are defined as pauses lasting 10 seconds or longer; a shorter pause is known as a hypopnea. It’s most often caused by your breathing passageways becoming blocked while you sleep, a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. During an […]
A Sleep Mask Can Fix Your Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Sleep masks come in different varieties, but the most common sleep mask for sleep apnea sufferers is one that fits over the nose; this is usually most comfortable. However, there are some breathing masks that cover both the nose and mouth. There is also a type of CPAP mask that inserts small prongs into the […]
